Angels to Allocators Ben Jacobs - Crypto Funds, Emerging Managers, and the Future of Digital Asset Investing - ep 2
Feb 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ben Jacobs, founding managing partner of Senius Capital, dives into the world of crypto fund-of-funds. He shares how his initial exposure to Bitcoin ignited his passion for digital assets. Ben reveals the intricacies of fundraising and building relationships with managers while discussing the challenges of measuring performance across different fund types. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, specialization, and humility in identifying emerging talent. Lastly, Ben forecasts the future landscape of crypto, touching on innovations and fundraising trends.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
House Lost In LA Wildfire
- Ben Jacobs and his family lost their new Pacific Palisades home to a wildfire and evacuated with only essentials.
- He describes grieving belongings, logistical recovery, and strong community and crypto-era support.
GMAT Tutor Introduced Crypto
- Ben learned about crypto from a retired hedge fund tutor who accepted Bitcoin/Ethereum as payment.
- That mentorship sparked his curiosity and led him to buy BTC and ETH and eventually pursue crypto professionally.
Fund Of Funds Born From Demand
- Ben and his brother built Senius Capital after friends asked to co-invest in a curated basket of crypto funds.
- They scaled from $3M to over $30M by offering diversified diligence and access they couldn't easily get elsewhere.